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I can only fit 2 fingers in my mouth with my dentures out i have tmj... is that normal?
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Within Normal Limits: You're within a normal range.
Answered 2/1/2020
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TMD?: TMJ is the acronym for the temporomandibular joing. TMD is the acronym for Temporomandibular joint dysfunction, which is what you probably have. There is no 'normal' for dysfunction. See a dentist who is familiar with TMD treatment.
Answered 2/4/2020
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